Health Observances

National Blood Donor Month

Since the winter months traditionally yield lower numbers of blood donations, January has been designated as National Blood Donor Month (NBDM) to encourage donors to give or pledge to give blood. Every day in the U.S., approximately 39,000 units of blood are required in hospitals and emergency treatment facilities for patients with cancer and other diseases, for organ transplant recipients, and to help save the lives of accident victims. For blood donor information, visit AABB.